David White (geologist)

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David White (01 Jul 1862 – 07 Feb 1935) was an American geologist, born at Palmyra, New York.

He graduated from Cornell University in 1886, and in 1889 became a member of the United States Geological Survey. Eventually, he rose to be chief geologist.

In 1903 he became an associate curator of paleobotany at the Smithsonian Institution. He wrote numerous papers on geological and paleontological subjects.

The David White House, his home for 15 years, is a U.S. National Historic Landmark.[1]

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  1. ^ James Sheire (July, 1975), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: David White HousePDF (32 KB), National Park Service 
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